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LP02 CTY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 106,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner cv boot slight worn

rear spring rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 27 May 2021 104,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 104,077 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 100,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Fail 26 May 2020 100,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,115 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front mirror slight cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front mirror slight cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,111 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,095 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,725 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,081 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,989 miles

head lamp adjusted max may require new adjusters

o/s/f door mirrior cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,377 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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LP02 CTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP02 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP02 CTY registered?

LP02 CTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is LP02 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP02 CTY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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